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Ghanians Practice The Same White Supremacy & Xenophobia Seen in the United States
In every car I'm a passenger in I have to battle myself and decide if I want my Ghanian friend to be stopped and harassed by the police or immigration. Perhaps I will sit in the back and pretend to be an Uber or Bolt customer. Even when it is a Bolt or Uber ride, they'll stop the driver if they don't see thier phone mounted on the dash.
By IwriteMywrongs3 years ago in Wander
What are Virtual Cards?
What is a Virtual Card, And How Does It Work? A virtual card is a digital version of the traditional plastic credit or debit card. It works by creating a unique 16-digit account number for each transaction stored electronically, with an expiration date and security code. They can be used only once or for a limited time, and they mask the actual card numbers to provide extra security.
By Lisa Transfy3 years ago in Wander
List of Nigerian Banks USSD Transfer Codes
What is USSD Banking and How Does It Work? The acronym USSD stands for "unstructured supplementary service data," and it's a technology that has been around since the early '90s. It was developed by the GSM Association, the trade organization behind most of the world's cell phone standards.
By Lisa Transfy3 years ago in Wander
Traditional Banking and Mobile Banking
What is Traditional Banking? The traditional brick and mortar banks, as we well know today, have been in existence since the 1900s,( although banking started way back in 2000 BC), following the need for a more improved system of safekeeping money and storing wealth. It is the most common form of banking.
By Lisa Transfy3 years ago in Wander
Evolving Payment Landscapes in Africa
But all that has changed, many thanks to the technology boom and global e-commerce, and cashless policy. Payments have become more seamless and are simpler today than ever before. From online banking to cross-border payment solutions, and down to digital payment platforms, there's just a whole lot of options to choose from when it comes to payments.
By Lisa Transfy3 years ago in Wander
How it Works Making Cross Border Payments?
A payment gateway connects the multiple aspects of the payment mechanism, allowing funds to be safely transferred between the client and merchant, and the respective issuing and collecting banks. It verifies all the transactions and encrypts the confidential financial data sent between the corresponding parties involved. To increase your chances of accessing new markets, whatever gateway you choose must support a wide choice of trading and settlement currencies.
By Lisa Transfy3 years ago in Wander
What Are The Latest Scams To Look Out For In Africa (2022)
Although, one cannot fully avoid these scams, as online scammers get smarter with their online scamming formats every day. However, telltale signs can help you recognize and avoid being a victim of online scams.
By Lisa Transfy3 years ago in Wander
Intra-Africa Money Transfer Apps
With modern and innovative fintech solutions, a lot of these remittance processes are now more seamless. Fintech players like Transfy, Flutterwave, Wise, Chippercash, etc., help you send and receive money across Africa without rigorous processes and exorbitant charges. These money transfer companies offer a secure, faster, and cheaper alternative to make international payments without having to use foreign exchange transfers.
By Lisa Transfy3 years ago in Wander
Help You Grow Your Business
Imagine having to rush to the bank each time you need a supply from your partners. Or deal with delayed transactions and excessive charges while paying partners across the border. What about missing out on a sales opportunity because an international customer couldn’t pay in your local currency?
By Lisa Transfy3 years ago in Wander
